Chapter 488 Dying
Gu Mengzhen talked freely and leisurely, as if he was just chatting about family matters.
"When I learned the truth a while ago, I thought of all the affairs for you."
"I will restore your title as the prince, and Princess Feng Yihe's title as the daughter of Consort Rou, so that you can become siblings. I will also announce to the world that because I have high hopes for you, you will be transferred to the Ningguo Mansion as soon as you are born, so that you will not be involved in the disputes in the imperial palace and can grow up safely."
"The beloved son of Duke Ning is actually someone else. When you die, I will use this opportunity to arrange a new informant to hide in Ning Mansion."
"Now, you have made great achievements and are famous throughout the world. You should return to the palace, announce your true identity, be appointed as the crown prince, and be allowed to take in retainers."
"As everyone knows, you are very filial. The imperial edict was just drafted, and you said you would go to see my mother. I agreed to your filial piety, but unexpectedly, a fire broke out in the harem, and this meeting turned out to be the last time we saw each other. Fortunately, Rou Zhaorong escaped."
"I will personally investigate and punish the real culprit to avenge you. After you pass away, I will be the one who cries the most sadly, and I will also ask King Dijin to grant you the burial rites of the emperor and posthumously give you the title of Crown Prince Wenjue."
Having said that, he was mourning for his Uncle Zhuang in his heart. He pondered for a moment, thinking of his old friend Tianyun, his dragon eyes full of nostalgia.
"The name of Fengzhe cannot be buried with you. I have given you a new name, which shows my special favor. My favor is self-evident. Others who see it will surely be deeply moved and speak highly of us as a kind father and filial son, and a wise ruler and virtuous ministers."
"The imperial edict has been drafted. From now on, you are my second prince, Crown Prince Wen Jue Gu Shuyu."
Ning Fengzhe sneered, short and contemptuous.
"Oh...thank you, father."
The bright and energetic Uncle Zhuang in his mind suddenly turned into the cunning Ning Fengzhe, and Gu Mengzhen's eyes dimmed.
"You don't need to thank me. Since you have been so favored, I will give you a bronze statue. Have you touched it?"
Ning Feng philosophy of his demeanor, perfunctory response.
"Father, you have a lot of plans. Why do I need to say anything? Please figure it out for yourself."
Gu Mengzhen kept pestering and continued to test.
"If you are willing to tell me the truth, I will consider sparing your life, rewarding you with gold and silver, and allowing you to live in seclusion from now on."
Ning Fengzhe curled the corner of his mouth and sneered.
"Thank you for your kindness, Father. I can tell whether you are telling the truth or not."
Gu Mengzhen insisted on asking questions, as if he wanted to compete with him.
"If you don't tell me, I won't know. Why not give it a try, just in case it's true."
Ning Fengzhe's eyes were as cold as ice and he looked at it indifferently.
"I have brought this upon myself, so please act now and don't think of anything else."
After saying this, he became disheartened and stood up to leave.
An inexplicable reluctance to leave caught Gu Mengzhen off guard, and he unconsciously tried to get her to stay.
"Fong Cheol..."
Ning Fengzhe stopped, turned sideways, looked back, his face pale, and spoke coldly.
"Father, you made a mistake. Your name is Gu Shuyu."
Gu Mengzhen's brows were trembling, as if there was something there and not there, and he couldn't bear it at all.
"Well, I wouldn't forget it right after I said it."
Ning Fengzhe looked gloomy and pointed out his worries.
"Father, you are reluctant to let me go, but it's because of the name of Fengzhe, not the person. I was born heartless, and I will be heartless when I die. You and I, father and son, will say goodbye forever!"
He no longer adhered to etiquette, left a few words, and walked away.
"Father, take care."
Gu Mengzhen looked solemn and immediately gave orders.
"My dear Lord An, serve the Crown Prince Wen Jue and sleep in the North Hall of the Emperor Sheng Palace."
Upon hearing this, An Pengyi responded respectfully.
"The minister obeys the order."
……
The rising sun is like fire, penetrating the haze, reflecting the blue waves and presenting a touch of red.
The scarlet color was dripping, soaking Ning Fengzhe's snow-white robe, and the fragrance overflowed, filling the entire North Hall of the Disheng Palace.
As he lay weakly on the ground, dying, Yan Yu's threatening voice came from outside the door.
"Everyone inside, except Minister Ning, evacuate the North Side Hall!"
"Little sister, I'll guard the door, you go and save him. If you need help, call me anytime."
Ning Yunxi's delicate and mournful voice followed closely behind, urgently.
"Okay, thank you, brother."
An Pengyi and others did not dare to disobey Yu's order and all evacuated the North Palace.
Ning Yunxi brushed past him, hurried over to his older brother, and knelt beside him.
Without having time to cry or complain, she felt her brother's pulse with one hand and touched the silver ring with the other, devoting all her efforts to the treatment in an attempt to save her brother's life.
I was still busy when I suddenly heard my brother say something.
"It's no use..."
The pulse condition was just as what was said, but Ning Yunxi refused to give up, just like her almond-shaped eyes were turning around in panic, but she was stubborn and refused to shed tears.
"Don't be depressed, big brother. I have a medical space and have learned ancient and modern medical knowledge. Even if the imperial physician Lord An asserts that the person's life is in danger, I can start to restore him."
Ning Fengzhe's mouth trembled as he endured the severe pain.
"You knew there was no cure, so why did you lie to me?"
Ning Yunxi's eyes were firm, as if there was real hope of salvation, but her tears betrayed her, proving that this was the last time they would see each other in this life.
"It's just a minor disease, just a superficial wound. It's a piece of cake for me. I beg you to trust me."
Ning Fengzhe stopped her hand and spoke softly.
"Seeing you at the moment of death is worse than gold. Why don't you stay with me for a while?"
Ning Yunxi shook her head gently, tears broke off her eyes, and she suddenly burst into tears.
"There will be plenty of time to talk later. I want to save you and I won't let you leave."
Ning Fengzhe couldn't bear it, so he reached out and wiped her tears with the clean corner of his sleeve.
"Don't cry, Xi'er. Brother won't feel any pain."
Hearing the comfort, Ning Yunxi's stormy eyes became even more violent.
"You're covered in wounds, and the medicine has penetrated your lungs. How can it not hurt?"
She touched the silver ring, found a pill, and tremblingly fed it to her brother.
"Big brother, please take this pill. It will temporarily keep you alive and also relieve the pain."
Ning Fengzhe took the medicine as he was told, with a smile on his lips the whole time.
"okay."
Ning Yunxi couldn't laugh at all. She murmured sadly, blaming herself.
"It's all my fault that I'm stupid, not well-educated, not good at medicine, and can't take good care of my brother, or heal his illness. I'm useless, I'm the one who hurt you, and I should be the one to suffer..."
The pain eased a little, Ning Fengzhe struggled to get up, and with her support, he sat on the couch.
"Xi'er, don't be depressed. I have always said that you have been smart since you were young, and you have learned very well."
"I died in misery because I did many wrong things in my life. I deserved it. It was my fate. But you are different. You saved the world and benefited the people. You should not bear the pain of the North Palace."
He took the trouble to wipe her tears, speaking softly as if they were spending time together as usual.
"You have to live well. I have something else to entrust to you."
Ning Yunxi was filled with grief and all thoughts of life were dimmed.
"My elder brother has gone, and I have no hope of survival. Please, elder brother, ask my elder brother to go and fetch him."
Ning Fengzhe raised his hand with difficulty to stop her from leaving, and coaxed her patiently.
"You must do this together. It won't work if it's just him or you alone."
"Xi'er, be good, listen to your brother and agree to this, okay?"
Ning Yunxi was reluctant but agreed reluctantly.
"Brother, please speak."